Meyerhold

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A Revolution in Theatre

By Edward Braun

Series: Biography and Autobiography

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Meyerhold by Edward Braun delves into the life of the revolutionary Russian theatre director and actor, Vsevolod Meyerhold. It explores his innovative theatrical concepts and experiments, which transformed modern theatre. The biography captures his complex relationship with the political and social changes of Russia, highlighting his impact on performance art and the challenges he faced during his career.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the world of theatre and the revolutionary ideas that shaped modern performance. The biography delves into the life and work of a pioneering Russian director, exploring his innovative techniques and their impact on contemporary theatre. This engaging account is perfect for anyone interested in the intersection of art, history, and cultural transformation.

Meyerhold

A biography of the Russian theatre director, Vsevolod Meyerhold. It recounts his extraordinary life of experiment and discovery, describing his rehearsal techniques and exercises, and provides as assessment of his continuing influence on contemporary theatre.

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Meyerhold by Edward Braun details the captivating journey of Vsevolod Meyerhold, who began his illustrious career in theatre as an actor with the Moscow Art Theatre. After a period in the remote provinces, Meyerhold returned to Moscow at the behest of Stanislavski, where he founded a pioneering, experimental studio for the Art Theatre.

This biography chronicles Meyerhold's remarkable life filled with experimentation and discovery. It vividly describes his unique rehearsal techniques and exercises, providing an insightful assessment of his lasting impact on contemporary theatre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780413727305

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 April 1998

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Methuen Drama

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 582g

Pages: 256

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Edward Braun Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Series: Biography and Autobiography

About the Author

Edward Braun is Emeritus Professor of Drama at the University of Bristol. He edited the pioneering English-language selection from Meyerhold's writings, Meyerhold on Theatre, in 1969, and in 1979 published his major critical assessment, The Theatre of Meyerhold. His The Director & the Stage was first published in 1982.